The Last Child: A Novel

Thirteen-year-old Johnny Merrimon's perfect life shattered a year ago when his twin sister, Alyssa, vanished from the side of a lonely street. Isolated and alone, Johnny is the only one who still believes she is alive, and he is determined to find her, risking everything to explore the dark side of his North Carolina hometown. Detective Clyde Hunt, who never stopped looking for Alyssa, watches over Johnny and tries to keep him safe. However, when Johnny uncovers a dangerous lead and a second child goes missing, he enlists the help of a friend and plunges into the wild. There, they meet a mysterious escaped convict, and the truths they uncover will test the boys to the limit and shatter every notion Johnny had about his sister's fate.

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